Product Details
900 Series 8' 6 dB White AIS/VHF Antenna with 20' RG58 Cable (992-MW-S) by Digital Antenna®. Utilizing technology designed for military and commercial applications, Digital Antenna delivers the new, highly advanced 8' Wide Band VHF Antennas to the marine industry. These antennas provide tactical maritime users with a high performance solution for broadband VHF communications.
Specifications
Radiation Pattern: Omni-Directional |
Gain: Nominal 6dBi |
VSWR: < 2.0:1 = 134-176 MHz (42 MHz), < 1.5:1 = 146-166 MHz (20MHz) |
Impedance: 50 ohms |
Max Input Power: 500 watts continuous |
Dimensions: 8’ l x 1” tapered OD |
Ferrule: Hard Coated Anodized aircraft grade aluminum |
RF Connector: Mini-UHF female connector and PL-259 adapter |
Wind Rating: 105 mph |
Operating Temp.: -30° F to +175° F |
Polarization: Vertical |
Ground Plane: Not required |
Conductors: Hand soldered brass |
Installation: 1”-14 female threads |
Weight: 2.2 lbs |
Features
- Broadband 134-176 MHz
- Withstands continuous RF power up to 150 watts
- Aircraft grade aluminum ferrule
- Completely sealed
- Sleek mono-color design
Featuring a tremendous bandwidth of 134 to 176 MHz, a nominal 6dB gain and the ability to withstand continuous RF power up to 150 watts, the new antennas facilitate high quality communications across a normally hard to cover band. An exclusive patent pending electrical design with internal ground plane allows the antenna to maintain a low radiation pattern, resulting in exceptional communication capability over a wide bandwidth.
Designed to meet the military's rigorous MIL-STD-810 environmental engineering testing, as well as typical marine standards for high seas applications, the 992 antennas are built to endure environmentally harsh conditions. They are designed for use with a multitude of services including auxiliary civil services, 2-meter amateur radio band, VHF business band, multi-use radio service (MURS), 2-way land mobile, VHF marine radio, narrow band FM, VHF SATCOM, Automatic Identification System (AIS) and NOAA weather stations.
Digital Antenna's quality components include a rugged hard coated anodized finish over an aircraft grade aluminum ferrule, soldered brass radiating elements, power directing ferrite choke bead and high-gloss UV stable coating. Manufactured in the USA by skilled craftsmen, these antennas are hand tested and tuned to assure the highest possible performance, quality and durability.
Go further on land and sea with Digital Antenna's® award-winning antennas and cellular communication products, made in the USA, designed by a dedicated team of engineers and supported by qualified sales professionals and retail partners. Digital Antenna's is passionate about manufacturing high-performance products and delivering superior customer service.